Legal-ranking publication Vault has named Pryor Cashman the 2021 #1 Best Midsize Law Firm in New York, marking the third consecutive year the firm received this distinction. Vault described the firm as a "full-service firm that serves the mid-market in nearly every way." Furthermore, Vault states:

“The firm has been recognized by Chambers for M&A, media and entertainment, IP, immigration, and corporate; Legal 500for IP, media and entertainment, technology, immigration, litigation, and real estate; andLaw360for media entertainment. Pryor Cashman also sits atop Vault’s Best Midsize Law Firms in New York, and the Hollywood Reporter and Crain’s New York Business have called Pryor Cashman one of the ‘Best Places to Work in New York City.’”

Based on direct peer reputation ranking, active associates identified an ideal work/life balance. They described "excellent feedback" from supervising attorneys who are "invested in teaching [associates] how to become better lawyers."